We examine the open bracket final updates, schedule, game 2 date, time, standings, prize money, & streaming details from the 2023 FIDE World Cup, which saw Praggnanandhaa settle for a draw against top-seed Carlsen in the first classical game of the final
Although he failed to win the first game of the 2023 FIDE World Cup final using white pieces, Indian prodigy Praggnanandhaa wowed the crowd with his stellar play. Notably, the second classical game of this final tie will be played on Wednesday and the winner will clinch his maiden FIDE World Cup.
FIDE World Cup Chess 2023 final Magnus Carlsen vs Praggnanandhaa final game 2 schedule, date, time, results, score, live stream telecast
The first game of the #FIDEWorldCup final between Praggnanandhaa and Magnus Carlsen ends in a draw after 35 moves.
Magnus will be White in tomorrow's second classical game.📷 Stev Bonhage pic.twitter.com/UXpcbQxIfN
— International Chess Federation (@FIDE_chess) August 22, 2023
On Tuesday, the first game of the 2023 FIDE World Cup final was played and although Indian youngster R Praggnanandhaa exerted pressure on Magnus Carlsen with his stellar play, Carlsen kept his calm and forced a draw with black pieces. Following this result, the score is tied at 0.5-0.5 and the winner of Wednesday’s game can clinch the title. In the second game of final, Carlsen will play using white pieces and experts have labelled him as the overwhelming favorite. If this game ends in a ties, tiebreaks will be played on Thursday to decide the open bracket champion.
Elsewhere, local favorite Nijat Abasov defeated Fabiano Caruana using white pieces in the first game of the third-place Playoffs. Notably, this was Caruana’s maiden classical loss in this tournament. Following his win, Abasov is in a comfortable position to finish in third-place and secure his berth in the 2024 FIDE Candidates Chess Tournament.
To get latest updates about the regarding the open bracket final, fans may visit the official website
The game 2 of FIDE World Cup 2023 final between R Praggnanandhaa and Magnus Carlsen will take place on August 23 from 4:15 PM.
FIDE World Cup 2023: Open Tournament Final
- Carlsen Magnus 0.5-0.5 Praggnanandhaa R
FIDE World Cup 2023: prize money & live stream telecast
It’s interesting to note that the $2,510,520 total prize fund for the 2023 FIDE World Cup consists of the $676,000 prize fund from the women’s competition as well as the $1,834,000 in prize money from the open bracket. It is confirmed that the open bracket champion will earn a sizeable cheque for $110,000. Aleksandra Goryachkina, who won the women’s tournament, will take home $50,000 in prize money.
| Ranking | Prizes | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | 78 × 3,000 | 234,000 |
| Round 2 | 64 × 6,000 | 384,000 |
| Round 3 | 32 × 10,000 | 320,000 |
| Round 4 | 16 × 16,000 | 256,000 |
| Round 5 | 8 × 25,000 | 200,000 |
| Round 6 | 4 × 35,000 | 140,000 |
| 4th place | 1 × 50,000 | 50,000 |
| 3rd place | 1 × 60,000 | 60,000 |
| Runner-up | 1 × 80,000 | 80,000 |
| Winner | 1 × 110,000 | 110,000 |
| Total | 1,834,000 | |
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